How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord is laid for your faith in his excellent word.

Turn from sin. Judgment is coming. That's the message that prophet Amos was sent to tell Israel.

And man, did he tell them?

In fact, Amos was anything but subtle.

And as we study, we'll find out that Amos even used biting sarcasm to get his point across.

Welcome to Through the Bible.

I'm Steve Schwetz, your host, inviting you aboard the Bible bus.

As our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes us deeper into the Old Testament Welcome to Through the Bible. I'm Steve Schwetz, your host, inviting you aboard the Bible bus,

as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, takes us deeper into the Old Testament Book of Amos at Chapter 4.

But first, here are a few great letters from fellow travelers on the Bible bus, who turned from their sin and have chosen to follow Jesus Christ.

The first one's from a listener in Angola. I used to be addicted to pornography, masturbation, and adultery. I fought against all these sins in my life, but I could

not win at all. I talked to my pastor for help, but he could not help me. One day I turned by

radio on, and I began to listen to your program. The way the Word of God was being taught was very different

and piercing. I continued to listen to the program until the Holy Spirit touched my heart and I accepted Jesus

as my Savior. I am now free from all those sins and I am walking in the light of the Word of God.

And then here's one. This is from Marissa who who listens in Spanish. Thank you for this much-needed

program. It has been a great help. Through you, I have clarified doubts and gained understanding

and wisdom. For many years, I felt invisible and unimportant. I've turned to the Lord and am now a child

of the most high, a daughter of the king. You make my existence much better every day. Thank you.

And then our last email is from a listener in India who says this. Previously, I followed Hindu

beliefs, but my life changed after hearing your programs. Listening to the Bible in my language,

I came across John 1415, which says, if you love me, keep my commandments. This verse resonated deeply

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